Thanks for the added information, @fionac. I suppose you have already had an upper endoscopy and/or a swallowing study for the swallowing difficulties?

I took a look at my most recent MRI and see that there are three listed in the MRI. One is .9 and that is the largest. As I said, these have been showing up for many years now. The Lipase blood test is within normal limits.

The important thing is not to put too much emphasis on one particular test but to look at it from different angles. I think the oncologist, or your PCP should be agreeable to doing the Lipase blood test and if that is within normal range it might help to put your mind at ease.

Keep asking questions and keep researching. I know that anything out of the ordinary with the pancreas can create panic but try your best to approach this as calmly as possible. I know that this is easier said than done. I've panicked myself and I know that it is not easy to be calm, especially when you are first diagnosed.

Of course, it is always your right to get a second opinion if you feel you are not getting answers to your concerns.